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Digital Seminar

Over 75 Quick "On-The-Spot" Techniques for Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behaviour Problems

Faculty:
Steven T. Olivas, PhD, HSP
Duration:
6 Hours 09 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 09, 2019
Product Code:
POS041280
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

Leaving nothing to the abstract, “75 Quick, ‘On-The-Spot’ Techniques for Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Problems” will guide you through focused, clear and successful methods for treating children.

Every professional who seeks to fill their toolbox with tested methods will leave this recording with a wealth of fresh ideas and rejuvenated spirits.

If you do not have a lot of experience working with children and teens, you will leave with a defined strategy for success. If you are a seasoned professional, you will learn new tricks and techniques to re-energize and revitalize your practice!

With nearly 25 years of clinical experience and a background in improvisational comedy, Dr. Steve is a strong proponent of “Edu-tainment.” Namely, he uses charm, wit and humour to enhance your learning experience, thus improving the retention and utilization of the specific skills covered.

We change the world when we touch a child’s life!

CPD

CPD
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 6 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

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PDF Manual - Over 75 Quick "On-The-Spot" Techniques (1.89 MB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase

Faculty

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Licensed Psychologist

Steven T. Olivas, Ph.D., HSP, nationally-renowned speaker, author and behavior consultant, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Middle Tennessee. He began his practice career in 1991 when ADHD was exploding onto the scene and has enjoyed working with the energy and spontaneous creativity of children ever since.

Throughout his career, he has taught courses at nine colleges and universities, been a national public speaker, a regular columnist for a local newspaper and co-host of a popular radio show. He is the author of When Good Kids Go Bad: Effective Solutions for Problem Behaviors (PESI, 2012) and the acclaimed book Bad Kids…or Bad Behavior? (Author’s Corner, 2008).

For nearly 25 years, he has been helping clinicians, school systems and parents around the country understand and manage the kids and teens most likely to act out in impulsive and aggressive manners.


Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Steven Olivas maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Olivas receives book royalties from PESI Publishing and Author's Corner, LLC. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Steven Olivas has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Objectives

  1. Utilize effective, clinical techniques for the treatment of behaviour disorders in children.
  2. Develop specific behavioural interventions that address the developmental stage of the child and adolescent.
  3. Appraise the efficacy of biologically-based interventions to address behavioural and emotional disorders in children.
  4. Analyze clinical manifestations among anxiety disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, ODD and Conduct Disorder as it relates to diagnosis.
  5. Develop clinical skills for establishing a therapeutic rapport to overcome treatment resistance in children and adolescents.
  6. Analyze the diagnostic symptoms of behavioural/emotional disorders in children and adolescents and establish how this informs your choice of intervention strategies.

Outline

BEHAVIOURAL OVERVIEW

Etiology

  • Nature v. nurture
  • Hormones, neuropsychology, behaviourism
  • Gender differences
  • ”Eye of the beholder”

DSM-5® Updates

  • ADHD
  • Oppositional defiant disorder
  • Conduct disorder
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Childhood anxiety and depression

Medication Interventions

  • Psycho-stimulants
  • Mood stabilizers
  • Anti-depressants/anti-anxiety
  • Atypical anti-psychotics
  • Illegal/illicit substances and treatment effects

TOOLS FOR HELPING BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS

Quick Techniques to Manage Anger

  • Time in!
  • Restitution
  • The peace table & empathy building
  • Actor/observer
  • Standing 8 count
  • Art of compromise
  • … And many more

Quick Techniques to Manage Depression

  • Cut-n-paste
  • The mirror effect
  • Inside movie
  • Types of journaling
  • … And many more

Quick Techniques to Manage Anxiety

  • Ceiling fan breathing
  • Set the clock
  • Progressive relaxation
  • Top dog/underdog
  • … And many more!

Quick Techniques to Manage Autism/Asperger’s

  • Facial expressions and social cues
  • Building a broader structure
  • The burrito
  • Island of Solace
  • … And many more!

Quick Techniques to Manage ADHD

  • Noise to the system
  • Anticipation
  • Therapeutic games
  • … And many more!

TECHNIQUES TO HELP THE CLIENT’S WORLD

Parents/Caregivers and Teachers/Schools

  • Intentional dialogue
  • The listening jar
  • Time out/quiet time
  • Token economies/response cost (and avoiding pitfalls)
  • The good behaviour game

Manage Therapist Frustration

Limitations of Research and Potential Risks

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Teachers
  • School Guidance Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Nurses
  • School Administrators
  • Educational Paraprofessionals
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Other Helping Professionals who Work with Children

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